Florida FFA Foundation Advancing the Vision - News  

The Florida FFA Foundation is pleased to announce the Advancing the Vision Campaign has reached $2.8 million in cash and pledges. “This figure represents a significant sum considering the economic situation we are currently facing,” states Fred Williams, Foundation President. “The funds generated allowed the Foundation to renovate and construct new buildings and structures as designated by the donors.”

Recent Accomplishments:             

Construct C. M. and Mark Overstreet Villa

Phase I Renovations of Ben Hill Griffin Lodge

Construct Farm Credit Pavilion

Construction DiMare Softball Field

Renovate SunTrust Pool and Patio

Construct Mosaic Maintenance Building

Renovate Marina and Pier                                                     New Marina (right)

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BELOW: Overstreet Villa                  Farm Credit Pavilion                       Maintenance Shed

The overall goal of the Foundation is to raise $8.5 million to accomplish the following initiatives:

Renovate and refurbish existing facilities

Construction of lodging facilities

Endowment Funds for academic scholarships, teacher in-service and leadership development

A Preservation and Disaster Fund

Gary Bartley, Executive Director, states “our efforts to continue the Campaign will continue in spite of the economic conditions we face. I feel our overall goal is ambitious at this point, however, our need is critical and definitely needs the attention of our many friends and alumni from around the state.”

Newly Renovated Lodge Lobby

Additional funds are needed to complete the following initiatives:  

      Construct Lodge Annex

      Construct three new villas

      Establish Academic Scholarship Endowment

      Establish Preservation and Disaster Fund

Additional information regarding the Foundation and the FFA Leadership training Center can be found by visiting our websites at www.floridaffafoundation.org and www.flaltc.org or by contacting Gary Bartley, Florida FFA Foundation, 5000 Firetower Rd., Haines City, FL 33844. 863-439-7332 x 6321

Updated Pool Area -

SunTrust Bank of Florida Foundation

DiMare Homestead, Inc. Softball Field

December 2009